All Southern Rail lines between East Croydon and Purley are currently blocked due to trespassers on the railway.
As a result, Southern Rail has switched the power off to keep people safe.
The incident primarily affects trains between Caterham/Tattenham and London Bridge.
Services towards Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges via Redhill are also impacted by the incident.
This means that some Southern Rail trains may be at a standstill or travelling more slowly than normal.
⚠️ All lines are blocked between East Croydon and Purley
— Southern (@SouthernRailUK) May 23, 2024
This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between these stations.
ℹ️ This has recently happened and we are working to gather you more information.
The train provider is sharing updates on its X page and has a live map showing the interruptions.
On X, Southern Rail said: “All lines are blocked between East Croydon and Purley.
“This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between these stations.”
It added: “This incident has been confirmed as trespassers on the railway.
“The power has been switched off to ensure everybody’s safety and trains on the line may be at a stand still or travelling slower than normal.”
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